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Cumin vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cumin and béchamel sauce different?

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, fiber, and zinc than béchamel sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 827% higher.
  • Cumin contains 139 times more manganese than béchamel sauce. While cumin contains 3.333mg of manganese, béchamel sauce contains only 0.024mg.

Spices, cumin seed and Sauce, homemade, white, thin are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +638.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +996.9%
Contains more IronIron +31500%
Contains more CopperCopper +6569.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13787.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1041.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +961%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +372.4%
Contains more FatsFats +230.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +497.8%
Contains more OtherOther +429.2%
Contains more WaterWater +900.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +425.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Béchamel sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.21mg 827%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.024mg 144%
Copper 0.867mg 0.013mg 95%
Magnesium 366mg 15mg 84%
Calcium 931mg 126mg 81%
Phosphorus 499mg 101mg 57%
Potassium 1788mg 163mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.055mg 48%
Fiber 10.5g 0.1g 42%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.42mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.041mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 2.67g 28%
Protein 17.81g 3.77g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.261mg 27%
Fats 22.27g 6.73g 24%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.17mg 21%
Calories 375kcal 105kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Carbs 44.24g 7.4g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.586g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.184mg 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0.8mg 8%
Sodium 168mg 328mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.6µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.535g 2.152g 3%
Selenium 5.2µg 3.3µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Choline 24.7mg 14.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 64µg 73µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 4.78g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Béchamel sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cumin
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.617g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.